Control & Reporting Assoc Manager - BU Reporting Lead

Overview

We Are PepsiCo 

PepsiCo is a leading name in North Africa’s food and beverage industry, where our products are enjoyed by consumers daily across the region. We offer a robust portfolio of beloved brands like PEPSI, SEVEN-UP, DORITOS, CHEETOS and CHIPSY, designed to cater to the tastes and preferences of consumers. With a focus on local sourcing, production, and distribution, PepsiCo provides essential support to local economies and partners closely with communities throughout the region.

 

Guiding Vision and Regional Impact 

PepsiCo’s vision aligns with our global goal to be the Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). This strategic transformation is committed to sustainable growth by putting people and the planet at the heart of our operations. In North Africa, this includes initiatives in responsible sourcing, waste reduction, and water conservation. Our regional programs empower local talent, boost employment, and provide support for local agriculture, particularly through partnerships with farmers and suppliers.

 

 Empowering Our People and Communities 

Our dynamic teams drive the PepsiCo culture in North Africa, embracing diversity and collaboration to solve local challenges and create innovative products. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace, one where every individual feels valued and empowered to be themselves. This commitment extends beyond our employees to positively impact the communities we serve, striving for shared growth and a healthier, more sustainable future for all. 

 

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

PepsiCo stands firmly behind our global commitment to diversity, equality, and human rights. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, ensuring a fair and welcoming workplace for all, regardless of age, gender, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. Our dedication to inclusion strengthens our workforce and helps drive our business forward, enriching both PepsiCo and the communities in North Africa.

Responsibilities

Lead the financial reporting calendar, manage deliverables, and ensure its accuracy before submission. Complete periodic, quarterly and annual reporting schedules required by the Sector reporting team.

Financial Reporting :

• Lead the financial reporting calendar / deliverables and ensure its accuracy before submission.
• Implement and sustain Financial Reporting and KPI management tools, including:

-Monthly reporting package and variance analysis and Monthly Flash.

- Reporting PTR and corrective actions

• Ensure all unusual income statement / balance sheet / statement of cash flow variances resolved on a timely basis.
• Complete periodic, quarterly & annual reporting schedules required by the Sector reporting team
• Ensure proper HIE reporting
• Ensure the supplementary reporting schedules on HFM to be completed and submitted timely
• Ensure, review, update and analyze all the financial reporting models (P&L, B/S and Cash Flow) for the actual financials.
• Ensure all unusual income statement / balance sheet / statement of cash flow variances resolved on a timely basis.
• Manage the preparation of the FAS109 quarter deliverables / submission (FIN 48, Accrued income tax COC, Deferred Tax COC Analysis, Cash Tax COC, Tax FCST dashboard and GCS Control)
• Manage the Data collection package to be delivered to the corporate tax team.
• Assist the the Controls & Rprt Senior Mgr. in the management of special projects including litigation, audits and compliance support
• Co-ordinate responses to numerous data requests of the functions heads.
• Manage the GCS control agenda for the financial reporting process (TS’s / Narrative / Flow charts / full documentation)
• Manage the statuary financial with the KPMG team and ensure the control team collaboration in delivering all the required data on time.
• Liaise with Planning Group on data requested to complete Annual Operating Plan/Strategic Plan.
• Manage the corporate audit requirements and follow up on their recommendations or any related remediation plans
• Lead the financial reporting related projects which cascaded by the sector and corporate team.
• Manage the FAS109 offline template preparation / submission with the tax and planning team.

Performance Management reviews :

• Supporting the management and business decision making process through providing professional finance input and setting action plans.
• Support the management on reviewing the financial statements before the submission date
• Manage the quarter calendar to be aligned with the Mgmt. such as the pre-close & Rep letter package preparation and lead the follow-up on the needed actions
• Ensure the timely, high quality of monthly financial statements and Reporting calendar submission to ensure the green PTR as per Sector target.
• Assist the Sr. Analysis & Rprt Mgr. in the assessment of accounting ramifications of major business initiatives.
• Coordinate periodic tracking of cash flows, capex spending vs. commitments and NAB balances
• Ensure proper accounting mapping are in place and in accordance to PepsiCo reporting standards

Audit & Compliance:

• Support both external and internal audit on FS related requests
• Ensure business compliance with Statutory, Legal and Taxation requirements, PepsiCo corporate and local business policies & procedures, and ethical business practices
• Partner with BPO (Business process Owner) and CO (Control Owner) in GCS and Fraud risk assessment, monitoring self-testing and remediation of failures. Update GCS for the R2R process.
• Ensure timely closure of;

1) Internal audit remediation and track progress

2) BAIC issues

Special Projects :

• Identify scope for process improvements and interventions from time to time to achieve process simplification / better controls / process standardization / accounting to reduce the submission by one day.
• Lead & partner with the planning team to develop unified template for the pre submission review to reduce the review by 2 hours.
• Lead implementation of the (SAP to HFM project / Splitting the COBO entities on HFM) including agreeing on actions, setting implementation plans, hold status meetings, and ensure plans are executed as per the Sector's timelines.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in Financial Accounting and US GAAP standards
• Bachelor of Accounting/Finance subject.  Postgraduate qualification preferable.
• Leadership experience and capability.  Solid understanding of business models.
• Go-To-Person on Performance Metrics, Productivity Process and Best Practices around Metrics.
• Change management experience coupled with good analytical abilities
• Ability to work cross-functionally, cross-geographically and across multiple cultures
• Strong internal and external communicator, influencer, and negotiator.
• Ability to set and priorities short, mid and long term objectives.